Lemony Avocado Smoothie
Drinks
This smoothie packs its weight in vitamins and healthy fats which are attributed from the avocado content.
For Rest Day
Performance Benefits
This smoothie would work well between meals or as breakfast on a rest day.
Health Benefits
Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells.
Expert Tips
Easily change protein powder to a vegan protein powder source such as hemp protein to make this smoothie vegan friendly.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 400 ml Water
- 1 scoop Whey protein powder (vanilla)
- 1 Apple
- 1 Lemon (peeled)
- 1 Romaine lettuce heart
- 1 Avocado
- 1 handful Mint leaves
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients and serve.
- For a thicker or thinner smoothie, adjust the amount of water to suit your preference.
- Note: For a creamier, higher protein option, use whole milk instead of water.
Notes
1 portion of "Lemony Avocado Smoothie" is equivalent to 415g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 13.9gFat: 17.8gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.6gCholesterol: 7.8mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 7.4gVitamin A: 49ugVitamin C: 14.9mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
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